Occupation
Item 11: Application Process for Medical Certification
Apr 2014
Guidance is compiled and interpreted by professional pilots and physicians at FlightPhysical.com from the 2014 AME Guide page 31, FAA and FDA web data (www.FAA.gov & www.FDA.gov), instructions specified in the Aeronautical Information Manual, Federal Air Surgeon Bulletins from 1999-2015, and 14 CFR Part 61 and Part 67 (the FARs).
This should reflect the applicant's major employment. Pilot should only be reported when the applicant earns a livelihood from flying.
Note: Occupational data are principally used for statistical purposes. This information, along with information obtained from Items 10 (certificates held), 12 (employer), 14 (total pilot time), and 15 (pilot time in last 6 months), may be important in determining whether a SODA may be issued, if applicable.
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